Dennis CONNELLY

CONNELLY, Dennis and Dixie Both passed away suddenly of heart failure at their residence in Salmon Arm, BC on Thursday, July 29, 2004. They will be lovingly remembered by their two children Derick and Deanna of Salmon Arm. Dennis and Dixie had owned the Hummingbird Resort on Mara Lake for 17 years and had recently retired and were pursuing their retirement dreams in their new home in Salmon Arm. Dennis was also pursuing his passion of woodworking and gardening; while Dixie was always trying to improve her already perfect recipes and making her home comfortable for her family. Dixie Lee Connelly (Vanderwell) was born in Edmonton, AB on August 28, 1948. She was predeceased by her parents, Dick and Agnes Vanderwell and her brother, Jerry. She is survived by her brother, Richard (Jeanie) and sister, Theresa (Ken) Albrecht and sister-in-law, Irene. Dennis Wayne Eric Connelly was born in Calgary, AB on June 6, 1946. He was predeceased by his father, LeRoy. He is survived by his mother, Loraine and brothers, Tom (Debbie), Pat (Anna), Rod (Karen) and his sister, Janet. A celebration of Dennis's and Dixie's lives will be held from the Holiday Inn Express, Salmon Arm on Friday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. If so desired, Derick and Deanna would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 1141, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P3. Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. Condolences may be sent to sympathy@bowersfuneralservice.com